Approval of the proposed 21st Amendment to the Constitution has been further postponed by the Cabinet of ministers.
According to Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, the weekly meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers convened yesterday has not green-lighted the constitutional amendments as it was decided that further educating the political party leaders in this regard is necessary.
Thereby, several political party leaders will be informed of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution at a discussion scheduled for tomorrow (16) at 4.00pm.
Subsequently, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution is expected to be approved at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers next Monday.
SLPP General Secretary – Sagara Kariyawasam had earlier claimed that they were not given a chance to express the party’s stance on the 21A. Responding to this claim, the Justice minister had pointed out that leaders of 43 parties were informed in writing to present their suggestions and views.
“We have especially informed the SLPP. So, they cannot say that they did not get a chance. We also had a special discussion with a group including Basil Rajapaksa. Now, if they say that recovering the economy should be prioritized first, the public will handle them. Because the 21 A itself is a need for the public. If anyone stands against it, the people will respond,” he added.